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Residential Water Systems
Index
Friction loss Conversion charts
Plastic............................................................................ 1 Conversion Charts........................................................ 23
Steel.............................................................................. 2
Copper.......................................................................... 3 typical installations
Rubber Hose.................................................................. 3 Jet Deep and Shallow Well....................................... 27
Fittings.......................................................................... 4 Submersible 4" Well.................................................. 28
Offset Jet Pump Pipe Friction.......................................... 4 High Capacity Submersible.......................................... 29
Website Addresses........................................................ 5 Centrifugal Booster...................................................... 30
Jet and submersible pump selection Jet Booster................................................................... 31
Private Residences, Yard Fixtures, Public Buildings, pipe volume and velocity
Farm Use....................................................................... 6 Storage of Water in Various Size Pipes......................... 32
Boiler Feed Requirements.............................................. 6 Minimum Flow to Maintain 2 Ft./Sec............................ 32
Tank Selection Storage of Water in Various Sizes of Wells................... 32
HydroPro .................................................................... 7 motor data

Galvanized..................................................................... 8
Goulds Pumps and A.O. Smith Motor Data................... 33
Capacities of Tanks of Various Dimensions..................... 9
Electrical Components................................................. 33
Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals Terminal Board and Voltage Change Plug.................... 34
Capacitor Start Induction Run Motor Wiring.............. 34
NPSH and Cavitation.............................................. 10, 11
Vapor Pressure of Water.............................................. 12 NOTE:
Submersible Motor Data moved to catalog Motor
Electrical Data Section
NEMA Panel Enclosures............................................... 13 EMERSON MOTOR WIRING
determining water level 115/230 Voltage.......................................................... 35
Determining Water Level............................................. 14
PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING AND ADJUSTMENTS
Use of Tail pipe with jet pumps
CentriPro and Square D Switches............................ 36
Use of Tail Pipe with Jet Pumps.................................... 15 Furnas Pro Control....................................................... 36
Determining flow rates WIRING diagrams
Full Pipe Flow.............................................................. 16 AWA501, AWA502...................................................... 37
Pipe Not Running Full.................................................. 16 Power/Pump Connections: AWA501, AWA502............. 38
Discharge Rate in Gallons per Minute.......................... 16
Theoretical Discharge of Nozzles in U.S. Gal. per Min... 17
Terms and usable Formulas Components for a Low Yield Well with a
Calculating Suction Lift................................................ 19 Booster System............................................................ 39
Definitions................................................................... 20 Suction Vortex.............................................................. 40
Basic Formulas............................................................. 20 Check Valves and Water Hammer Compliments of
Affinity Laws................................................................ 22 Danfoss Flomatic................................................ 41-42
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Friction Loss
Sch 40 plastic PIPE: FRICTION LOSS (in feet of head) PER 100 FT.
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8" " " 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10"
GPM GPH
ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
1 60 4.25 1.38 .356 .11
2 120 15.13 4.83 1.21 .38 .10
3 180 31.97 9.96 2.51 .77 .21 .10
4 240 54.97 17.07 4.21 1.30 .35 .16
5 300 84.41 25.76 6.33 1.92 .51 .24
6 360 36.34 8.83 2.69 .71 .33 .10
8 480 63.71 15.18 4.58 1.19 .55 .17
10 600 97.52 25.98 6.88 1.78 .83 .25 .11
15 900 49.68 14.63 3.75 1.74 .52 .22
20 1,200 86.94 25.07 6.39 2.94 .86 .36 .13
25 1,500 38.41 9.71 4.44 1.29 .54 .19
30 1,800 13.62 6.26 1.81 .75 .26
35 2,100 18.17 8.37 2.42 1.00 .35 .09
40 2,400 23.55 10.70 3.11 1.28 .44 .12
45 2,700 29.44 13.46 3.84 1.54 .55 .15
50 3,000 16.45 4.67 1.93 .66 .17
60 3,600 23.48 6.60 2.71 .93 .25
70 4,200 8.83 3.66 1.24 .33
80 4,800 11.43 4.67 1.58 .41
90 5,400 14.26 5.82 1.98 .52
100 6,000 7.11 2.42 .63 .08
125 7,500 10.83 3.80 .95 .13
150 9,000 5.15 1.33 .18
175 10,500 6.90 1.78 .23
200 12,000 8.90 2.27 .30
250 15,000 3.36 .45 .12
300 18,000 4.85 .63 .17
350 21,000 6.53 .84 .22
400 24,000 1.08 .28
500 30,000 1.66 .42 .14
550 33,000 1.98 .50 .16
600 36,000 2.35 .59 .19
700 42,000 .79 .26
800 48,000 1.02 .33
900 54,000 1.27 .41
950 57,000 .46
1000 60,000 .50
NOTE: See page 5 for website addresses for pipe manufacturers there are many types of new plastic pipe available now.
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Friction Loss
steel PIPE: FRICTION LOSS (in feet of head) PER 100 FT.
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8" " " 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8" 10"
GPM GPH
ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
1 60 4.30 1.86 .26
2 120 15.00 4.78 1.21 .38
3 180 31.80 10.00 2.50 .77
4 240 54.90 17.10 4.21 1.30 .34
5 300 83.50 25.80 6.32 1.93 .51 .24
6 360 36.50 8.87 2.68 .70 .33 .10
7 420 48.70 11.80 3.56 .93 .44 .13
8 480 62.70 15.00 4.54 1.18 .56 .17
9 540 18.80 5.65 1.46 .69 .21
10 600 23.00 6.86 1.77 .83 .25 .11 .04
12 720 32.60 9.62 2.48 1.16 .34 .15 .05
15 900 49.70 14.70 3.74 1.75 .52 .22 .08
20 1,200 86.10 25.10 6.34 2.94 .87 .36 .13
25 1,500 38.60 9.65 4.48 1.30 .54 .19
30 1,800 54.60 13.60 6.26 1.82 .75 .26
35 2,100 73.40 18.20 8.37 2.42 1.00 .35
40 2,400 95.00 23.50 10.79 3.10 1.28 .44
45 2,700 30.70 13.45 3.85 1.60 .55
70 4,200 68.80 31.30 8.86 3.63 1.22 .35
100 6,000 62.20 17.40 7.11 2.39 .63
150 9,000 38.00 15.40 5.14 1.32
200 12,000 66.30 26.70 8.90 2.27 .736 .30 .08
250 15,000 90.70 42.80 14.10 3.60 1.20 .49 .13
300 18,000 58.50 19.20 4.89 1.58 .64 .16 .0542
350 21,000 79.20 26.90 6.72 2.18 .88 .23 .0719
400 24,000 103.00 33.90 8.47 2.72 1.09 .279 .0917
450 27,000 130.00 42.75 10.65 3.47 1.36 .348 .114
500 30,000 160.00 52.50 13.00 4.16 1.66 .424 .138
550 33,000 193.00 63.20 15.70 4.98 1.99 .507 .164
600 36,000 230.00 74.80 18.60 5.88 2.34 .597 .192
650 39,000 87.50 21.70 6.87 2.73 .694 .224
700 42,000 101.00 25.00 7.93 3.13 .797 .256
750 45,000 116.00 28.60 9.05 3.57 .907 .291
800 48,000 131.00 32.40 10.22 4.03 1.02 .328
850 51,000 148.00 36.50 11.50 4.53 1.147 .368
900 54,000 165.00 40.80 12.90 5.05 1.27 .410
950 57,000 184.00 45.30 14.30 5.60 1.41 .455
1000 60,000 204.00 50.20 15.80 6.17 1.56 .500
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Friction Loss
copper PIPE: FRICTION LOSS (in feet of head) PER 100 FT.
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8" " " 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4"
GPM GPH
ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
1 60 6.2 1.8 .39
2 120 19.6 6.0 1.2
5 300 30.0 5.8 1.6
7 420 53.0 11.0 3.2 2.2
10 600 19.6 5.3 3.9
15 900 37.0 9.9 6.2 2.1
18 1,080 55.4 16.1 6.9 3.2
20 1,200 18.5 10.4 3.9
25 1,500 27.7 14.3 5.3 1.5
30 1,800 39.3 18.7 7.6 2.1
35 2,100 48.5 25.4 10.2 2.8
40 2,400 30.0 13.2 3.5 1.2
45 2,700 39.3 16.2 4.2 1.6
50 3,000 19.4 5.1 1.8
60 3,600 27.7 6.9 2.5 1.1
70 4,200 40.0 9.2 3.5 1.4
75 4,500 41.6 9.9 3.7 1.6
80 4,800 45.0 11.6 4.2 1.8
90 5,400 50.8 13.9 4.8 2.2
100 6,000 16.9 6.2 2.8
125 7,500 25.4 8.6 3.7
150 9,000 32.3 11.6 4.8 1.2
175 10,500 41.6 16.2 6.9 1.7
200 12,000 57.8 20.8 9.0 2.2
250 15,000 32.3 13.9 3.5
300 18,000 41.6 18.5 4.6
350 21,000 32.3 5.8
400 24,000 39.3 7.2
450 27,000 44.0 9.2
500 30,000 11.1
750 45,000 23.1
1000 60,000 37.0
rubber hose: FRICTION LOSS (in feet of head) PER 100 FT.
Actual Inside Diameter in Inches Actual Inside Diameter in Inches

GPM GPM
" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4" " 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4"
15 70 23 5.8 2.5 .9 .2 250 162 44 21 4.9
20 122 32 10 4.2 1.6 .5 300 219 62 28 6.7
25 182 51 15 6.7 2.3 .7 350 292 83 39 9.3
30 259 72 21.2 9.3 3.2 .9 .2 400 106 49 11.8
40 122 35 15.5 5.5 1.4 .7 500 163 74 17.1
50 185 55 23 8.3 2.3 1.2 600 242 106 23
60 233 81 32 11.8 3.2 1.4 700 344 143 30
70 104 44 15.2 4.2 1.8 800 440 182 40
80 134 55 19.8 5.3 2.5 900 224 51
90 164 70 25 7 3.5 .7 1000 270 63
100 203 85 29 8.1 4 .9 1250 394 100
125 305 127 46 12.2 5.8 1.4 1500 525 141
150 422 180 62 17.3 8.1 1.6 1750 185
175 230 85 23.1 10.6 2.5 2000 230
200 308 106 30 13.6 3.2 3
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Friction Loss
Equivalent number of feet straight pipe for different fittings
Size of fittings, Inches " " 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8" 10"
90 Ell 1.5 2.0 2.7 3.5 4.3 5.5 6.5 8.0 10.0 14.0 15 20 25
45 Ell 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.8 5.0 6.3 7.1 9.4 12
Long Sweep Ell 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.3 2.7 3.5 4.2 5.2 7.0 9.0 11.0 14.0
Close Return Bend 3.6 5.0 6.0 8.3 10.0 13.0 15.0 18.0 24.0 31.0 37.0 39.0
Tee-Straight Run 1 2 2 3 3 4 5
Tee-Side Inlet or Outlet
3.3 4.5 5.7 7.6 9.0 12.0 14.0 17.0 22.0 27.0 31.0 40.0
or Pitless Adapter
Ball or Globe Valve Open 17.0 22.0 27.0 36.0 43.0 55.0 67.0 82.0 110.0 140.0 160.0 220.0
Angle Valve Open 8.4 12.0 15.0 18.0 22.0 28.0 33.0 42.0 58.0 70.0 83.0 110.0
Gate Valve-Fully Open 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 2.3 2.9 3.5 4.5
Check Valve (Swing) 4 5 7 9 11 13 16 20 26 33 39 52 65
In Line Check Valve
(Spring) 4 6 8 12 14 19 23 32 43 58
or Foot Valve
There are many new, full port valve designs available today which are more efficient and create much less friction loss, consult with
valve suppliers for new data.
Example:
(A) 100 ft. of 2" plastic pipe with one (1) 90 elbow and one (1) (B) Assume flow to be 80 GPM through 2" plastic pipe.
swing check valve. 1. Friction loss table shows 11.43 ft. loss per 100 ft. of pipe.
90 elbow equivalent to 5.5 ft. of straight pipe 2. In step (A) above we have determined total ft. of pipe
Swing check equivalent to 13.0 ft. of straight pipe to be 118.5 ft.
100 ft. of pipe equivalent to 100 ft. of straight pipe 3. Convert 118.5 ft. to percentage 118.5 100 = 1.185
118.5 ft. = Total equivalent pipe 4. Multiply 11.43
x 1.185
Figure friction loss for 118.5 ft. of pipe.
13.54455 or 13.5 ft. = Total friction loss in this system.
OFFSET JET PUMP PIPE FRICTION

Where the jet pump is offset horizontally from the well site, add the following distances to the vertical lift to approximate capacity to be received.
PIPE FRICTION FOR OFFSET JET PUMPS

Friction Loss in Feet Per 100 Feet Offset
JET SIZE SUCTION AND PRESSURE PIPE SIZES (in inches)
HP 1 x 1 1 x 1 1 x 1 1 x 1 2 x 1 2 x 2 2 x 2 2 x 2 3 x 2 3x3
3
1
12 8 6 4
18 12 8 6 3 2
22 16 11 6 4
1 25 16 9 6
1 13 8 5 3
Operations Below Line
2
Not Recommended 20 13 7 5
3 13 9 6 4
NOTE: Friction loss is to be added to vertical lift.
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Website Addresses for Pipe Manufacturers, Check Valve Information and ITT Pump Companies
Pipe and Plastic Well Casing Manufacturers websites:

www.shur-align.com or www.modernproducts.net
Drop pipe - many types
www.certainteed.com
Kwik-set threaded drop pipe in Sch 80 & 120,
Solvent weld pressure pipe in Sch 40 & 80, class 160 (SDR26), class 200 (SDR 21) and
class 315 (SDR 13.5)
PVC sewer & drain pipe
www.pweaglepipe.com
PW Eagle PVC Pipe - many types
Check Valve Manufacturers websites:

www.flomatic.com
Danfoss Flomatic Valves
www.simmonsmfg.com
Simmons Mfg.
ITT Corporation:
www.goulds.com
Goulds Pumps Water and Wastewater Products
www.centripro.com
CentriPro Accessories, Motors & Control Boxes and Wastewater Panels
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Jet and Submersible Pump Selection

PRIVATE RESIDENCES
Bathrooms in Home
Outlets Flow Rate GPM Total Usage Gallons
1 1 2-2 3-4
Shower or Bathtub 5 35 35 35 53 70
Lavatory 4 2 2 4 6 8
Toilet 4 5 5 10 15 20
Kitchen Sink 5 3 3 3 3 3
Automatic Washer 5 35 18 18 18
Dishwasher 2 14 3 3
Normal seven minute* 45 70 98 122
peak demand (gallons)
Minimum sized pump required
to meet peak demand without 7 GPM (420 GPH) 10 GPM (600 GPH) 14 GPM (840 GPH) 17 GPM (1020 GPH)
supplemental supply
Notes:
Values given are average and do not include higher or lower extremes.
* Peak demand can occur several times during morning and evening hours.
** Count the number of fixtures in a home including outside hose bibs. Supply one gallon per minute each.
yard fixtures farm use
Garden Hose " 3 GPM Horse, Steer 12 Gallons per day

Garden Hose " 6 GPM Dry Cow 15 Gallons per day
Sprinkler Lawn 3-7 GPM Milking Cow 35 Gallons per day
Hog 4 Gallons per day
Sheep 2 Gallons per day
Chickens/100 6 Gallons per day
Turkeys/100 20 Gallons per day
Fire 20-60 GPM
public buildings boiler feed requirements
Pump Capacity Required in U.S. Gallons per Minute Boiler Boiler Boiler Boiler Boiler
per fixture for Public Buildings HP GPM HP GPM HP GPM HP GPM HP GPM
Total Number of Fixtures 20 1.38 55 3.80 90 6.21 160 11.1 275 19.0
Type of Building 25 or 26- 51- 101- 201- 401- Over 25 1.73 60 4.14 100 6.90 170 11.7 300 20.7
Less 50 100 200 400 600 600 30 2.07 65 4.49 110 7.59 180 12.4 325 22.5
Hospitals 1.00 1.00 .80 .60 .50 .45 .40 35 2.42 70 4.83 120 8.29 190 13.1 350 24.2
Mercantile Buildings 1.30 1.00 .80 .71 .60 .54 .48 40 2.76 75 5.18 130 8.97 200 13.8 400 27.6
Office Buildings 1.20 .90 .72 .65 .50 .40 .35 45 3.11 80 5.52 140 9.66 225 15.5 450 31.1
Schools 1.20 .85 .65 .60 .55 .45 50 3.45 85 5.87 150 10.4 250 17.3 500 34.5
Hotels, Motels .80 .60 .55 .45 .40 .35 .33
1. Boiler Horsepower equals 34.5 lb. water evaporated at and from
Apartment Buildings .60 .50 .37 .30 .28 .25 .24 212F, and requires feed water at a rate of 0.069 gpm.
1. For less than 25 fixtures, pump capacity should not be less than Select the boiler feed pump with a capacity of 2 to 3 times greater
75% of capacity required for 25 fixtures. than the figures given above at a pressure 20 to 25% above that
2. Where additional water is required for some special process, this of boiler, because the table gives equivalents of boiler horsepower
should be added to pump capacity. without reference to fluctuating demands.
3. Where laundries or swimming pools are to be supplied, add
approximately 10% to pump capacity for either.
4. Where the majority of occupants are women, add approximately
20% to pump capacity.
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HydroPro and CentriPro Tank Selection

table 1 tank Models See your Full Line Catalog Tank Bulletins for a listing of all available models.
Drawdown in Gals. at System Tank Drawdown Pressure Factors Using an
Total Operating Pressure Range of Max.
Model Extra 2 PSI of Drawdown
Volume Drawdown
No. (Gals.) 18/40 28/50 38/60 Vol. (Gals.) Pressure Differential Factor with extra 2 psi*
PSIG PSIG PSIG
V6P 2.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 1.2 18 40 .402
V15P 4.5 1.8 1.5 1.3 2.7 28 50 .340
V25P 8.2 3.3 2.8 2.4 4.5
38 60 .295
V45P 13.9 5.6 4.7 4.1 8.4
V45B 13.9 5.6 4.7 4.1 8.4 48 70 .260
V45 13.9 5.6 4.7 4.1 8.4 To Calculate drawdown capacity multiply: Factor x Tank Volume.
V60B 19.9 8.0 6.8 5.8 12.1
V60 19.9 8.0 6.8 5.8 12.1
V80 25.9 10.4 8.8 7.6 13.9
V80EX 25.9 10.4 8.8 7.6 13.9
V100 31.8 12.8 10.8 9.4 13.8
V100S 31.8 12.8 10.8 9.4 13.8
V140B 45.2 18.2 15.4 13.3 27.3
V140 45.2 18.2 15.4 13.3 27.3
V200B 65.1 26.2 22.1 19.2 39.3
V200 65.1 26.2 22.1 19.2 39.3
V250 83.5 33.6 28.4 25.6 50.8
Drawdown based on a 22 psi differential and Boyles Law.
V260 84.9 34.1 28.9 25.0 44.7 Temperature, elevation and pressure can all affect drawdown
V350 115.9 46.6 39.4 34.1 70.5 volume.
table 2 pressure factors

Pump Cut-In Pressure PSIG
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115
30 .22
35 .30 .20
40 .37 .27 .18
45 .42 .34 .25 .17
50 .46 .39 .31 .23 .15
Pump Cut-Out Pressure PSIG
55 .50 .43 .36 .29 .22 .14

60 .54 .47 .40 .33 .27 .20 .13
65 .50 .44 .38 .31 .25 .19 .13
70 .53 .47 .41 .35 .30 .24 .18 .12
75 .50 .45 .39 .33 .28 .22 .17 .11
80 .53 .48 .42 .37 .32 .26 .21 .16 .11
85 .50 .45 .40 .35 .30 .25 .20 .15 .10
90 .53 .48 .43 .38 .33 .29 .24 .19 .14 .10
95 .50 .46 .41 .36 .32 .27 .23 .18 .14 .09
100 .52 .48 .44 .39 .35 .31 .26 .22 .17 .13 .09
105 .50 .46 .42 .38 .33 .29 .25 .21 .17 .13 .08
110 .52 .46 .44 .40 .36 .32 .28 .24 .20 .16 .12
115 .50 .46 .42 .39 .35 .31 .27 .23 .19 .15 .12 .06
120 .52 .48 .45 .41 .37 .33 .30 .26 .22 .19 .15 .11
125 .50 .47 .43 .39 .36 .32 .29 .25 .21 .16 .14 .11 .07
To determine tank drawdown of operating pressure ranges other than those listed in table, use following procedure:
Multiply total tank volume (table 1) by pressure factor (table 4).
Example: Operating range: 35/55
Tank being used: V-200
65.1 = Total volume of tank (table 1)
x .29 Pressure factor (table 4)
18.9 = Drawdown in gallons at 35/55 PSI operating range.
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Tank Selection
VERTICAL
TANK TABLE
Gauge When using large standard galvanized tanks, a constant air

Pressure Percent of 90 cushion is required for proper operation of the water system.
lb./sq. in. Tank Volume
The illustrations show the percent of tank volume as related
100 87.2
80 90 84.5 86.0 80 to the pressure gauge reading. To determine the amount of
60 70 80.3 82.7 water you will receive as drawoff from the tank, you should
50 77.3 subtract the smaller number from the larger number to get the
40 73.2 70
percentage. Then multiply by the size of the tank to get the
35 70.4
Percent of Tank Height

30 67.2 gallons drawoff.
15.5% 60
25 63.0 Example:
20 57.7 50 lbs. = 77.3
15 50.5 50 minus 30 lbs. = 67.2
= 10.1%
10 40.5 40 x 120 gallon size
(size of tank)
= 12.12 gallons
30
5 25.4 drawoff
Based on an 20
atmospheric
pressure of
14.7 lb./sq. in. 10
at sea level.
HORIZONTAL
TANK TABLE
100 90 86.0 87.2 90

80 70 82.7 84.5
60 80.3
50 77.3 80
40 73.2
35 70.4 70
30 67.2
Percent of Tank Height
25 63.0
15.5% 60
20 57.7
15 50.5 50
10 40.5 40
30
5 25.4
Gauge Percent 20
Pressure of Tank Volume
lb./sq. in. 10
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Tank Selection
capacities of tanks of various dimensions
Dia. in Length of Cylinder

inches 1"
1' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' 12' 13' 14' 15' 16' 17' 18' 20' 22' 24'
1 0.04 0.20 0.24 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.44 0.48 0.52 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.68 0.72 0.80 0.88 0.96
2 0.01 0.16 0.80 0.96 1.12 1.28 1.44 1.60 1.76 1.92 2.08 2.24 2.40 2.56 2.72 2.88 3.20 3.52 3.84
3 0.03 0.37 1.84 2.20 2.56 2.92 3.30 3.68 4.04 4.40 4.76 5.12 5.48 5.84 6.22 6.60 7.36 8.08 8.80
4 0.05 0.65 3.26 3.92 4.58 5.24 5.88 6.52 7.18 7.84 8.50 9.16 9.82 10.5 11.1 11.8 13.0 14.4 15.7
5 0.08 1.02 5.10 6.12 7.14 8.16 9.18 10.2 11.2 12.2 13.3 14.3 15.3 16.3 17.3 18.4 20.4 22.4 24.4
6 0.12 1.47 7.34 8.80 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.7 16.1 17.6 19.1 20.6 22.0 23.6 25.0 26.4 29.4 32.2 35.2
7 0.17 2.00 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 30.0 32.0 34.0 36.0 40.0 44.0 48.0
8 0.22 2.61 13.0 15.6 18.2 20.8 23.4 26.0 28.6 31.2 33.8 36.4 39.0 41.6 44.2 46.8 52.0 57.2 62.4
9 0.28 3.31 16.5 19.8 23.1 26.4 29.8 33.0 36.4 39.6 43.0 46.2 49.6 52.8 56.2 60.0 66.0 72.4 79.2
10 0.34 4.08 20.4 24.4 28.4 32.6 36.8 40.8 44.8 48.8 52.8 56.8 61.0 65.2 69.4 73.6 81.6 89.6 97.6
11 0.41 4.94 24.6 29.6 34.6 39.4 44.4 49.2 54.2 59.2 64.2 69.2 74.0 78.8 83.8 88.8 98.4 104.0 118.0
12 0.49 5.88 29.4 35.2 41.0 46.8 52.8 58.8 64.6 70.4 76.2 82.0 87.8 93.6 99.6 106.0 118.0 129.0 141.0
13 0.57 6.90 34.6 41.6 48.6 55.2 62.2 69.2 76.2 83.2 90.2 97.2 104.0 110.0 117.0 124.0 138.0 152.0 166.0
14 0.67 8.00 40.0 48.0 56.0 64.0 72.0 80.0 88.0 96.0 104.0 112.0 120.0 128.0 136.0 144.0 160.0 176.0 192.0
15 0.77 9.18 46.0 55.2 64.4 73.6 82.8 92.0 101.0 110.0 120.0 129.0 138.0 147.0 156.0 166.0 184.0 202.0 220.0
16 0.87 10.4 52.0 62.4 72.8 83.2 93.6 104.0 114.0 125.0 135.0 146.0 156.0 166.0 177.0 187.0 208.0 229.0 250.0
17 0.98 11.8 59.0 70.8 81.6 94.4 106.0 118.0 130.0 142.0 153.0 163.0 177.0 189.0 201.0 212.0 236.0 260.0 283.0
18 1.10 13.2 66.0 79.2 92.4 106.0 119.0 132.0 145.0 158.0 172.0 185.0 198.0 211.0 224.0 240.0 264.0 290.0 317.0
19 1.23 14.7 73.6 88.4 103.0 118.0 132.0 147.0 162.0 177.0 192.0 206.0 221.0 235.0 250.0 265.0 294.0 324.0 354.0
20 1.36 16.3 81.6 98.0 114.0 130.0 147.0 163.0 180.0 196.0 212.0 229.0 245.0 261.0 277.0 294.0 326.0 359.0 392.0
21 1.50 18.0 90.0 108.0 126.0 144.0 162.0 180.0 198.0 216.0 238.0 252.0 270.0 288.0 306.0 324.0 360.0 396.0 432.0
22 1.65 19.8 99.0 119.0 139.0 158.0 178.0 198.0 218.0 238.0 257.0 277.0 297.0 317.0 337.0 356.0 396.0 436.0 476.0
23 1.80 21.6 108.0 130.0 151.0 173.0 194.0 216.0 238.0 259.0 281.0 302.0 324.0 346.0 367.0 389.0 432.0 476.0 518.0
24 1.96 23.5 118.0 141.0 165.0 188.0 212.0 235.0 259.0 282.0 306.0 330.0 353.0 376.0 400.0 424.0 470.0 518.0 564.0
25 2.12 25.5 128.0 153.0 179.0 204.0 230.0 255.0 281.0 306.0 332.0 358.0 383.0 408.0 434.0 460.0 510.0 562.0 612.0
26 2.30 27.6 138.0 166.0 193.0 221.0 248.0 276.0 304.0 331.0 359.0 386.0 414.0 442.0 470.0 496.0 552.0 608.0 662.0
27 2.48 29.7 148.0 178.0 208.0 238.0 267.0 297.0 326.0 356.0 386.0 416.0 426.0 476.0 504.0 534.0 594.0 652.0 712.0
28 2.67 32.0 160.0 192.0 224.0 256.0 288.0 320.0 352.0 384.0 416.0 448.0 480.0 512.0 544.0 576.0 640.0 704.0 768.0
29 2.86 34.3 171.0 206.0 240.0 274.0 309.0 343.0 377.0 412.0 446.0 480.0 514.0 548.0 584.0 618.0 686.0 754.0 824.0
30 3.06 36.7 183.0 220.0 257.0 294.0 330.0 367.0 404.0 440.0 476.0 514.0 550.0 588.0 624.0 660.0 734.0 808.0 880.0
32 3.48 41.8 209.0 251.0 293.0 334.0 376.0 418.0 460.0 502.0 544.0 586.0 628.0 668.0 710.0 752.0 836.0 920.0 1004.0
34 3.93 47.2 236.0 283.0 330.0 378.0 424.0 472.0 520.0 566.0 614.0 660.0 708.0 756.0 802.0 848.0 944.0 1040.0 1132.0
36 4.41 52.9 264.0 317.0 370.0 422.0 476.0 528.0 582.0 634.0 688.0 740.0 792.0 844.0 898.0 952.0 1056.0 1164.0 1268.0
apacities, in U.S. Gallons, of cylinders of various diameters and lengths.
C
Volume = d 2 x H (Cylinder), L x W x H (Cube)
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Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals

net positive suction head (NPSH) and cavitation
The Hydraulic Institute defines NPSH as the total suction In an existing system, the NPSH Available can be
head in feet absolute, determined at the suction nozzle determined by a gage reading on the pump suction.
and corrected to datum, less the vapor pressure of the The following formula applies:
liquid in feet absolute. Simply stated, it is an analysis of NPSHA = PB - VP Gr + hV
energy conditions on the suction side of a pump to
Where Gr = Gage reading at the pump suction expressed
determine if the liquid will vaporize at the lowest
in feet (plus if above atmospheric, minus if
pressure point in the pump.
below atmospheric) corrected to the pump
The pressure which a liquid exerts on its surroundings is centerline.
dependent upon its temperature. This pressure, called
hv = Velocity head in the suction pipe at the gage
vapor pressure, is a unique characteristic of every fluid
connection, expressed in feet.
and increases with increasing temperature. When the
vapor pressure within the fluid reaches the pressure of Cavitation is a term used to describe the phenomenon
the surrounding medium, the fluid begins to vaporize or which occurs in a pump when there is insufficient NPSH
boil. The temperature at which this vaporization occurs Available. The pressure of the liquid is reduced to a value
will decrease as the pressure of the surrounding medium equal to or below its vapor pressure and small vapor
decreases. bubbles or pockets begin to form. As these vapor bubbles
move along the impeller vanes to a higher pressure area,
A liquid increases greatly in volume when it vaporizes.
they rapidly collapse.
One cubic foot of water at room temperature becomes
1700 cu. ft. of vapor at the same temperature. The collapse, or implosion is so rapid that it may be
heard as a rumbling noise, as if you were pumping gravel.
It is obvious from the above that if we are to pump a fluid
The forces during the collapse are generally high enough
effectively, we must keep it in liquid form. NPSH is simply
to cause minute pockets of fatigue failure on the impeller
a measure of the amount of suction head present to
vane surfaces. This action may be progressive, and under
prevent this vaporization at the lowest pressure point in
severe conditions can cause serious pitting damage to the
the pump.
impeller.
NPSH Required is a function of the pump design. As the
The accompanying noise is the easiest way to recognize
liquid passes from the pump suction to the eye of the im-
peller, the velocity increases and the pressure decreases. cavitation. Besides impeller damage, cavitation normally
results in reduced capacity due to the vapor present in
There are also pressure losses due to shock and turbu-
the pump. Also, the head may be reduced and unstable
lence as the liquid strikes the impeller. The centrifugal
and the power consumption may be erratic. Vibration and
force of the impeller vanes further increases the veloc-
mechanical damage such as bearing failure can also occur
ity and decreases the pressure of the liquid. The NPSH
as a result of operating in cavitation.
Required is the positive head in feet absolute required at
the pump suction to overcome these pressure drops in The only way to prevent the undesirable effects of
the pump and maintain the liquid above its vapor pres- cavitation is to insure that the NPSH Available in the
sure. The NPSH Required varies with speed and capacity system is greater than the NPSH Required by the pump.
within any particular pump. Pump manufacturers curves
normally provide this information.
NPSH Available is a function of the system in which the
pump operates. It is the excess pressure of the liquid in
feet absolute over its vapor pressure as it arrives at the
pump suction. Fig. 4 shows four typical suction systems
with the NPSH Available formulas applicable to each. It
is important to correct for the specific gravity of the liquid
and to convert all terms to units of feet absolute in
using the formulas.
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net positive suction head (NPSH) and cavitation
4a SUCTION SUPPLY OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE 4b SUCTION SUPPLY OPEN TO ATMOSPHERE
with Suction Lift with Suction Head
NPSHA = PB + LH (VP + hf)
PB
CL LH
PB LS CL
NPSHA = PB (VP + LS + hf)
4c CLOSED SUCTION SUPPLY 4d CLOSED SUCTION SUPPLY

with Suction Lift with Suction Head
NPSHA = p + LH (VP + hf)
p
CL LH
LS CL
p NPSHA = p (LS + VP + hf)
PB = Barometric pressure, in feet absolute.

VP = Vapor pressure of the liquid at maximum pumping temperature, in feet absolute (see next page).
p = Pressure on surface of liquid in closed suction tank, in feet absolute.
LS = Maximum static suction lift in feet.
LH = Minimum static suction head in feet.
hf = Friction loss in feet in suction pipe at required capacity.
Note: See page 23, atmospheric pressure chart.
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vapor pressure of water
35
Deduct Vapor Pressure in
Feet of Water From the
Maximum Allowable Suction
Head at Sea Level.
30
25
Vapor Pressure in Feet of Water
20
15
10
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220

Water Temperature F.
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Electrical Data
nema control panel enclosures
Enclosure Rating Explanation

NEMA 1 To prevent accidental contact with enclosed apparatus. Suitable for application indoors
General Purpose where not exposed to unusual service conditions.
NEMA 2 To prevent accidental contact, and in addition, to exclude falling moisture or dirt.
Driptight
NEMA 3 Protection against specified weather hazards. Suitable for use outdoors.
Weatherproof
(Weatherproof Resistant)
NEMA 3R Protects against entrance of water from a beating rain. Suitable for general outdoor
Raintight application not requiring sleetproof.
NEMA 4 Designed to exclude water applied in form of hose stream. To protect against stream of
Watertight water during cleaning operations, etc.
NEMA 4X Designed to exclude water applied in form of hose stream. To protect against stream of
Watertight & Corrosion Resistant water during cleaning operations, etc. Corrosion Resistant.
NEMA 5 Constructed so that dust will not enter enclosed case. Being replaced in some Dust Tight
Dusttight equipment by NEMA 12.
NEMA 6 Intended to permit enclosed apparatus to be operated successfully when temporarily
Watertight, Dusttight submerged in water.
NEMA 7 Designed to meet application requirements of National Electrical Code for Class 1,
Hazardous Locations Hazardous Locations (explosive atmospheres). Circuit interruption occurs in air.
Class I
NEMA 8 Identical to NEMA 7 above, except the apparatus is immersed in oil.
Hazardous Locations
A, B, C or D
Class II Oil Immersed
NEMA 9 Designed to meet application requirements of National Electrical Code for Class II
Class II Hazardous Locations Hazardous Locations (combustible dusts, etc.). E, F and G.
NEMA 10 Meets requirements of U.S. Bureau of Mines. Suitable for use in coal mines.
Bureau of Mines
Permissible
NEMA 11 Provides oil immersion of apparatus such that it is suitable for application where
Dripproof equipment is subject to acid or other corrosive fumes.
Corrosion Resistant
NEMA 12 For use in those industries where it is desired to exclude dust, lint, fibers and flyings, or
Driptight, Dusttight oil or Industrial coolant seepage.
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Determining Water Level

Install 18" or " tubing long
enough to be 10' to 15' below
low water level. Measure the
C
tubing length as it is lowered
into the well.
Once the tubing is fixed in a
stationary position at the top,
connect an air line and pres-
sure gauge. Add air to
the tubing until the pressure
gauge reaches a point that it
doesn't read any higher. Take
a gauge reading at this point.
A. Depth to water
(to be determined). A
B. Total length of air line
(in feet).
C. Water pressure on air
tubing. Gauge reads in
pounds. Convert to feet by
multiplying by 2.31.
Example:
If the air tube is 100' long,
and the gauge reads 20 lbs. B
20 lbs. x 2.31 = 46.2 ft.
Length of tube = 100 ft.
minus 46.2 ft. = 53.8 ft.
Depth to water (A) would
be 53.8 ft.
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Tail Pipe
how to use tail pipe on deep well jet pumps
Pipe below the jet, or tail pipe as it is commonly

known, is used when you have a weak deep well.
Under normal conditions, the jet assembly with
the foot valve attached is lowered into the well.
You receive your rated capacity at the level you
locate the jet assembly. On a weak well, as the
water level lowers to the level of the foot valve STATIC LEVEL
(attached to the bottom of the jet assembly), air DRIVE PIPE
enters the system. By adding 34' of tail pipe
below the jet assembly with the foot valve SUCTION PIPE
attached to the bottom of the 34' length of pipe,
it will not be possible to pull the well down 100%
and allow air to enter the system. The drawing JET ASSEMBLY
indicates the approximate percentage of rated
capacity you will receive with tail pipe.
Using a tail pipe, the pump delivery remains at
100% at sea level of the rated capacity down to 10' PIPE 80%
the jet assembly level. If water level falls below 15' PIPE 70%
that, flow decreases in proportion to drawdown
as shown in the illustration. When pump 20' PIPE 57%
delivery equals well inflow, the water level TAIL PIPE 25' PIPE 40%
remains constant until the pump shuts off. 34 FT. WILL PREVENT
BREAKING SUCTION 28' PIPE 25%
This rule can also be used when determining
suction pipe length on shallow well systems. 29' PIPE 17%
33.9' MAXIMUM
DRAW DOWN 0%
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Determining Flow Rates

full pipe flow calculation of discharge rate using horizontal open discharge formula
An L-shaped measuring square can be used to

A
estimate flow capacity, using the chart below. As
shown in illustration, place 4" side of square so that
it hangs down and touches the water. The horizontal
distance shown A is located in the first column of 4"
the chart and you read across to the pipe diameter
(ID) to find the gallons per minute discharge rate.
Example: A is 8" from a 4" ID pipe
= a discharge rate of 166 GPM.
pipe not running full calculation of discharge rate using area factor method
D Flow (GPM) = A x D x 1.093 x F Ratio Eff. Area Ratio Eff. Area

A = Area of pipe in square inches F/D = R % Factor F F/D = R % Factor F
D = Horizontal distance in inches 5 0.981 55 0.436
F F = Effective area factor from chart 10 0.948 60 0.373
Area of pipe equals inside Dia.2 x 0.7854
12" 15 0.905 65 0.312
20 0.858 70 0.253
Example: Pipe inside diameter = 10 in.
25 0.805 75 0.195
D = 20 in.
30 0.747 80 0.142
F = 2 in.
A = 10 x 10 x 0.7854 = 78.54 square in. 35 0.688 85 0.095
F 2 40 0.627 90 0.052
R % = = = 25 % 45 0.564 95 0.019
D 10
Flow From Horizontal Pipe (Not Full) F = 0.805 50 0.500 100 0.000
Flow = 78.54 x 20 x 1.039 x 0.805 = 1314 GPM
discharge rate in gallons per minute/nominal pipe size (ID)
Horizontal Pipe Diameter

Dist. (A)
Inches 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8" 10" 12"
4 5.7 9.8 13.3 22.0 31.3 48.5 83.5
5 7.1 12.2 16.6 27.5 39.0 61.0 104 163
6 8.5 14.7 20.0 33.0 47.0 73.0 125 195 285
7 10.0 17.1 23.2 38.5 55.0 85.0 146 228 334 380
8 11.3 19.6 26.5 44.0 62.5 97.5 166 260 380 665 1060
9 12.8 22.0 29.8 49.5 70.0 110 187 293 430 750 1190 1660
10 14.2 24.5 33.2 55.5 78.2 122 208 326 476 830 1330 1850
11 15.6 27.0 36.5 60.5 86.0 134 229 360 525 915 1460 2100
12 17.0 29.0 40.0 66.0 94.0 146 250 390 570 1000 1600 2220
13 18.5 31.5 43.0 71.5 102 158 270 425 620 1080 1730 2400
14 20.0 34.0 46.5 77.0 109 170 292 456 670 1160 1860 2590
15 21.3 36.3 50.0 82.5 117 183 312 490 710 1250 2000 2780
16 22.7 39.0 53.0 88.0 125 196 334 520 760 1330 2120 2960
17 41.5 56.5 93.0 133 207 355 550 810 1410 2260 3140
18 60.0 99.0 144 220 375 590 860 1500 2390 3330
19 110 148 232 395 620 910 1580 2520 3500
20 156 244 415 650 950 1660 2660 3700
21 256 435 685 1000 1750 2800
22 460 720 1050 1830 2920
23 750 1100 1910 3060
24 1140 2000 3200
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theoretical discharge of nozzles in U.S. gallons per minute
Velocity of
Head Discharge Diameter of Nozzle in Inches
Feet
Pounds Feet Per Second 1
16 1
8 3
16 1
4 3
8 1
2 5
8 3
4 7
8
10 23.1 38.6 0.37 1.48 3.32 5.91 13.3 23.6 36.9 53.1 72.4
15 34.6 47.25 0.45 1.81 4.06 7.24 16.3 28.9 45.2 65.0 88.5
20 46.2 54.55 0.52 2.09 4.69 8.35 18.8 33.4 52.2 75.1 102
25 57.7 61.0 0.58 2.34 5.25 9.34 21.0 37.3 58.3 84.0 114
30 69.3 66.85 0.64 2.56 5.75 10.2 23.0 40.9 63.9 92.0 125
35 80.8 72.2 0.69 2.77 6.21 11.1 24.8 44.2 69.0 99.5 135
40 92.4 77.2 0.74 2.96 6.64 11.8 26.6 47.3 73.8 106 145
45 103.9 81.8 0.78 3.13 7.03 12.5 28.2 50.1 78.2 113 153
50 115.5 86.25 0.83 3.30 7.41 13.2 29.7 52.8 82.5 119 162
55 127.0 90.4 0.87 3.46 7.77 13.8 31.1 55.3 86.4 125 169
60 138.6 94.5 0.90 3.62 8.12 14.5 32.5 57.8 90.4 130 177
65 150.1 98.3 0.94 3.77 8.45 15.1 33.8 60.2 94.0 136 184
70 161.7 102.1 0.98 3.91 8.78 15.7 35.2 62.5 97.7 141 191
75 173.2 105.7 1.01 4.05 9.08 16.2 36.4 64.7 101 146 198
80 184.8 109.1 1.05 4.18 9.39 16.7 37.6 66.8 104 150 205
85 196.3 112.5 1.08 4.31 9.67 17.3 38.8 68.9 108 155 211
90 207.9 115.8 1.11 4.43 9.95 17.7 39.9 70.8 111 160 217
95 219.4 119.0 1.14 4.56 10.2 18.2 41.0 72.8 114 164 223
100 230.9 122.0 1.17 4.67 10.5 18.7 42.1 74.7 117 168 229
105 242.4 125.0 1.20 4.79 10.8 19.2 43.1 76.5 120 172 234
110 254.0 128.0 1.23 4.90 11.0 19.6 44.1 78.4 122 176 240
115 265.5 130.9 1.25 5.01 11.2 20.0 45.1 80.1 125 180 245
120 277.1 133.7 1.28 5.12 11.5 20.5 46.0 81.8 128 184 251
125 288.6 136.4 1.31 5.22 11.7 20.9 47.0 83.5 130 188 256
130 300.2 139.1 1.33 5.33 12.0 21.3 48.0 85.2 133 192 261
135 311.7 141.8 1.36 5.43 12.2 21.7 48.9 86.7 136 195 266
140 323.3 144.3 1.38 5.53 12.4 22.1 49.8 88.4 138 199 271
145 334.8 146.9 1.41 5.62 12.6 22.5 50.6 89.9 140 202 275
150 346.4 149.5 1.43 5.72 12.9 22.9 51.5 91.5 143 206 280
175 404.1 161.4 1.55 6.18 13.9 24.7 55.6 98.8 154 222 302
200 461.9 172.6 1.65 6.61 14.8 26.4 59.5 106 165 238 323
Note:
The actual quantities will vary from these figures, the amount of variation depending upon the shape of nozzle and size of pipe at the point where
the pressure is determined. With smooth taper nozzles the actual discharge is about 94 percent of the figures given in the tables.
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theoretical discharge of nozzles in U.S. gallons per minute (continued)
Velocity of
Head Discharge Diameter of Nozzle in Inches
Feet
Pounds Feet Per Second 1 1 8
1
1 4
1
138 112 134 2 214 212
10 23.1 38.6 94.5 120 148 179 213 289 378 479 591
15 34.6 47.25 116 147 181 219 260 354 463 585 723
20 46.2 54.55 134 169 209 253 301 409 535 676 835
25 57.7 61.0 149 189 234 283 336 458 598 756 934
30 69.3 66.85 164 207 256 309 368 501 655 828 1023
35 80.8 72.2 177 224 277 334 398 541 708 895 1106
40 92.4 77.2 188 239 296 357 425 578 756 957 1182
45 103.9 81.8 200 253 313 379 451 613 801 1015 1252
50 115.5 86.25 211 267 330 399 475 647 845 1070 1320
55 127.0 90.4 221 280 346 418 498 678 886 1121 1385
60 138.6 94.5 231 293 362 438 521 708 926 1172 1447
65 150.1 98.3 241 305 376 455 542 737 964 1220 1506
70 161.7 102.1 250 317 391 473 563 765 1001 1267 1565
75 173.2 105.7 259 327 404 489 582 792 1037 1310 1619
80 184.8 109.1 267 338 418 505 602 818 1070 1354 1672
85 196.3 112.5 276 349 431 521 620 844 1103 1395 1723
90 207.9 115.8 284 359 443 536 638 868 1136 1436 1773
95 219.4 119.0 292 369 456 551 656 892 1168 1476 1824
100 230.9 122.0 299 378 467 565 672 915 1196 1512 1870
105 242.4 125.0 306 388 479 579 689 937 1226 1550 1916
110 254.0 128.0 314 397 490 593 705 960 1255 1588 1961
115 265.5 130.9 320 406 501 606 720 980 1282 1621 2005
120 277.1 133.7 327 414 512 619 736 1002 1310 1659 2050
125 288.6 136.4 334 423 522 632 751 1022 1338 1690 2090
130 300.2 139.1 341 432 533 645 767 1043 1365 1726 2132
135 311.7 141.8 347 439 543 656 780 1063 1390 1759 2173
140 323.3 144.3 354 448 553 668 795 1082 1415 1790 2212
145 334.8 146.9 360 455 562 680 809 1100 1440 1820 2250
150 346.4 149.5 366 463 572 692 824 1120 1466 1853 2290
175 404.1 161.4 395 500 618 747 890 1210 1582 2000 2473
200 461.9 172.6 423 535 660 790 950 1294 1691 2140 2645
Note:
The actual quantities will vary from these figures, the amount of variation depending upon the shape of nozzle and size of pipe at the point where
the pressure is determined. With smooth taper nozzles the actual discharge is about 94 percent of the figures given in the tables.
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Terms and Usable Formulas

calculating suction lift
Suction lift is measured with a vacuum gauge. C. Atmospheric pressure of 14.7 x 2.31 =
The gauge can be calibrated in feet suction lift 33.9 feet which is the maximum suction lift at
or inches vacuum. sea level.
A. 1 inch vacuum equals 1.13 feet Vacuum
suction lift. Gauge
14.7 lbs.
x 2.31 ft.
33.9 ft.
22.6'
Vertical Lift 20" B. C.
Plus Friction
A. 2.31 ft.
14.7 lbs.
1 lb.
A reading of 20" on a vacuum gauge placed on the
suction side of the pump would tell you that you had a
vacuum or suction lift of 22.6 feet.
20" x 1.13' = 22.6 feet
A vacuum gauge indicates total suction lift (vertical lift leak. If the gauge shows a very high vacuum (22 inches or
+ friction loss = total lift) in inches of mercury. 1" on more), this indicates that the end of suction pipe is buried
the gauge = 1.13 ft. of total suction lift (based on pump in mud, the foot valve or check valve is stuck closed or the
located at sea level). suction lift exceeds capability of pump.
RULE OF THUMB High Vacuum (22 inches or more)

Practical suction lift at sea level is 25 ft. Deduct 1 ft. of Suction pipe end buried in mud
suction lift for each 1000 ft. of elevation above sea level. Foot valve or check valve stuck closed
Suction lift exceeds capability of the pump
Shallow Well System
Install vacuum gauge in shallow well adapter. When Low Vacuum (or 0 vacuum)
pump is running, the gauge will show no vacuum if the Suction pipe not submerged
end of suction pipe is not submerged or there is a suction Suction leak
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The term head by itself is Suction Lift: Exists Static Discharge Head: Total Dynamic Head:
rather misleading. It is when the source of supply The vertical elevation Includes the dynamic dis-
commonly taken to mean is below the center line of from the center line of the charge head plus dynamic
the difference in elevation the pump. pump to the point of free suction lift or minus
between the suction level Suction Head: Exists discharge. dynamic suction head.
and the discharge level of when the source of supply Dynamic Suction Lift: Velocity Head: The
the liquid being pumped. is above the center line of Includes static suction head needed to acceler-
Although this is partially the pump. lift, friction head loss and ate the liquid. Knowing
correct, it does not include velocity head. the velocity of the liquid,
all of the conditions that Static Suction Lift:
The vertical distance from Dynamic Suction the velocity head loss can
should be included to give be calculated by a simple
an accurate description. the center line of the pump Head: Includes static suc-
down to the free level of tion head minus friction formula Head = V2/2g in
Friction Head: the liquid source. head minus velocity head. which g is acceleration due
The pressure expressed in to gravity or 32.16 ft./sec.
lbs./sq. in. or feet of liquid Static Suction Head: Dynamic Discharge Although the velocity head
needed to overcome the The vertical distance from Head: Includes static loss is a factor in figuring
resistance to the flow in the center line of the pump discharge head plus friction the dynamic heads, the
the pipe and fittings. up to the free level of the head plus velocity head. value is usually small and
liquid source. in most cases negligible.
See table.
basic formulaS and symbols
Formulas Approximate Cost of Operating Electric Motors

GPM = Lb./Hr. BHP = GPM x H x Sp. Gr.
3960 x Eff. *Average kilowatts input *Av. kw input or cost
500 x Sp. Gr.
Motor or cost based on 1 cent Motor per hr. based on
H = 2.31 x psi Eff. = GPM x H x Sp. Gr. HP per kilowatt hour HP 1 cent per kw hour
Sp. Gr. 3960 x BHP 1 Phase 3 Phase 3 Phase
N = NGPM 1
3 .408 20 16.9
H = 1.134 x In. Hg. S
H3/4 1
2 .535 .520 25 20.8
Sp. Gr.
H = V 2 3
4 .760 .768 30 26.0
HV = V2 = 0.155 V2
2g 1 1.00 .960 40 33.2
2g
112 1.50 1.41 50 41.3
V = GPM x 0.321 = GPM x 0.409 2 2.00 1.82 60 49.5
A (I.D.)2 3 2.95 2.70 75 61.5
5 4.65 4.50 100 81.5
712 6.90 6.75 125 102
150 122
Symbols 10 9.30 9.00
GPM = gallons per minute A = area in square inches (r2) 200 162
(for a circle or pipe)
Lb. = pounds
ID = inside diameter in inches
Hr. = hour
BHP = brake horsepower
Sp. Gr. = specific gravity
Eff. = pump efficiency
H = head in feet
expressed as a decimal
psi = pounds per square inch
NS = specific speed
In. Hg. = inches of mercury
N = speed in revolutions
hv = velocity head in feet per minute
V = velocity in feet per second D = impeller in inches
g = 32.16 ft./sec.2
(acceleration of gravity)
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basic formulaS and symbols
Temperature conversion Area of a Circle

DEG. C = (DEG. F 32) x .555 d r A = area; C = circumference. D = diameter
DEG. F = (DEG. C x 1.8) + 32 A = r2; = 3.14 r = radius
CIRCLE C = 2 r
Water Horsepower = GPM x 8.33 x Head = GPM x Head Where:
33000 3960 GPM = Gallons per Minute
8.33 = Pounds of water per gallon
33000 = Ft. Lbs. per minute in one horsepower
Head = Difference in energy head in feet (field head).
Laboratory BHP = Head x GPM x Sp. Gr. Where:

3960 x Eff. GPM = Gallons per Minute
Head = Lab. Head (including column loss)
Field BHP = Laboratory BHP + Shaft Loss Eff. = Lab. Eff. of Pump Bowls
Total BHP = Field BHP + Thrust Bearing Loss Shaft Loss = HP loss due to mechanical friction of lineshaft bearings
Thrust Bearing Loss = HP Loss in driver thrust bearings
(See (1) below under Misc.)
Input Horsepower = Total BPH Motor Eff. from Motor mfg. (as a decimal)
Motor Eff.
Field Efficiency = Water Horsepower Water HP as determined above

Total BHP Total BHP as determined above
Overall Plant Efficiency = Water Horsepower (See (2) below under Misc.)
Input Horsepower Water HP as determined above
Input HP as determined above
Input Horsepower = BHP = 4.826 x K x M x R = 1.732 x E x I x PF

Mot. Eff. T 746
BHP = Brake Horsepower as determined above
Mot. Eff. = Rated Motor Efficiency
K = Power Company Meter Constant
M = Power Company Meter Multiplier, or Ratio of Current and Potential
Transformers connected with meter
R = Revolutions of meter disk
Electrical
T = Time in Sec. for R
E = Voltage per Leg applied to motor
I = Amperes per Leg applied to motor
PF = Power factor of motor
1.732 = Factor for 3-phase motors. This reduces to 1 for single phase motors
Kilowatt input to Motor = .746 x I.H.P. = 1.732 x E x I x PF KW-Hrs. Per 1000 Gallons of = HD in ft. x 0.00315
1000 Cold Water Pumped Per Hour Pump Eff. x Mot. Eff.
(1) Thrust Bearing Loss = .0075 HP per 100 RPM per 1000 lbs. thrust.*
(2) Overall Plant Efficiency sometimes referred to as Wire to Water Efficiency
*Thrust (in lbs.) = (thrust constant (k) laboratory head) + (setting in feet x shaft wt. per ft.)
Note: Obtain thrust constant from curve sheets
Miscellaneous
Discharge Head (in feet of fluid pumped) = Discharge Pressure (psi) x 2.31
Sp. Gr. of Fluid Pumped
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Affinity Laws
The affinity laws express the mathematical Use equations 1. Q1 = N1 Use equations 4. Q1 = D1
relationship between several variables involved 1 through 3 Q2 N2 4 through 6 Q2 D2
in pump performance. They apply to all types of when speed with impeller
centrifugal and axial flow pumps. They are as changes and diameter
() ()
2. H1 = N1 2
5. H1 = D1 2
follows: impeller changes and
Q = Capacity, GPM diameter H2 N2 speed H2 D2
H = Total Head, Feet remains remains
() ()
BHP = Brake Horsepower constant 3. BHP1 = N1 3 constant 6. BHP1 = D1 3
N = Pump Speed, RPM

BHP2 N2 BHP2 D2
D = Impeller Diameter (in.)
To illustrate the use of these Equation 4 Q2 = D2 x Q1 FIGURE 1

laws, lets look at a particular 140
point (1) on a pump curve (figure D1 6 DIA.
1). The diameter of the impeller 120
()
for this curve is 6 inches. We Equation 5 H2 = D2 2
x H1 POINT 1

100
TOTAL HEAD (H)
will determine by the use of the D1 5 DIA.
Affinity Laws what happens to 80 POINT 2
this point if we trim the impeller
()
to 5 inches. Equation 6 BHP2 = D2 3
x BHP1

60
From the 6 inch diameter curve D1
we obtain the following 40
information: The 6 inch information is put into the
formulas and the new 5 inch diameter 20
D1 = 6" Dia. D2 = 5" Dia.
point is calculated:
Q1 = 200 GPM Q2 = TBA 0
Q2 = 5" dia. x 200 GPM = 167 GPM 0 100 200 300 400 GPM
H1 = 100 Ft. H2 = TBA CAPACITY (Q)
6" dia.
BHP1 = 7.5 HP BHP2 = TBA
The 5 inch diameter Head/Capacity performance point can be plotted on
( )
The equations 4 through 6 above H2 = 5" dia. 2
x 100 Ft. = 69 Ft.
the graph (figure 1; point 2). By taking additional Head/Capacity points
with speed (N) held constant will
6" dia. on the 6" diameter curve line and using this procedure, a new Head/
be used and rearranged to solve
Capacity curve line can be produced for the 5 inch diameter impeller.
for the following:
( )
BHP2 = 5" dia. 3 x 7.5 BHP = 4.3 BHP This same procedure and equations 1 through 3 can be used when
6" dia. pump speed changes and the impeller diameter remains constant.
Calculating impeller trim Point 1 (Known) FIGURE 2

240
using Affinity Laws: D1 = 634" Dia. Impeller EFF. 40
8'
634" DIA. 50 60 10'
Example: H1 = 172' TDH 200 65 70
73
12'
Assume a requirement of 225 Q1 = 230 GPM POINT 1 73 15'
20'
GPM at 160' of Head (point 2, 160 5 8" 7
POINT 2 70
figure 2). Note this point falls Point 2 (Unknown) 538" 65
between 2 existing curve lines D2 = Unknown 120 60

4 8"
5
with standard impeller H2 = 160' TDH 80 15
418" HP
diameters. To determine the Q2 = 225 GPM
trimmed impeller diameter to 40
10
HP
meet our requirement, draw Rearranging law 5 to solve for D2 : 3 5
7.
5
HP
HP HP
a line from the required point D2 = D1 x H2 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 GPM
(point 2) perpendicular to an H1 CAPACITY (Q)
existing curve line (point 1).
Notice point 1 has an impeller D2 = 6.75 x 160 Determine that the new impeller will meet the required capacity:
diameter (D1) of 634" and Rearranging law 4 to solve for Q2 :
172
produces 230 GPM (Q1) at Q2 = D2 x Q1 = 6.55 x 230 = 223
172' TDH (H1). D2 = 6.55 = 6916"
D1 6.75
Applying Affinity Law 5 to solve
for our new impeller diameter
(D2).
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Conversion Charts
Decimal and Millimeter Equivalents of Fraction Atmospheric Pressure, Barometer Reading and
Inches Inches
Boiling Point of Water at Various Altitudes
Millimeters Millimeters
Fractions Decimals Fractions Decimals Altitude Barometer Reading Atmos. Press. Boiling Pt.
164 .015625 .397 33
64 .515625 13.097 Feet Meters In. Hg. Mm. Hg. Psia Ft. Water of Water F
132 .03125 .794 17
32 .53125 13.494
- 1000 - 304.8 31.0 788 15.2 35.2 213.8
364 .046875 1.191 35
64 .546875 13.891
116 .0625 1.588 9
16 .5625 14.288 - 500 - 152.4 30.5 775 15.0 34.6 212.9
564 .078125 1.984 37
64 .578125 14.684 0 0.0 29.9 760 14.7 33.9 212.0
332 .09375 2.381 19
32 .59375 15.081 + 500 + 152.4 29.4 747 14.4 33.3 211.1
764 .109375 2.778 39
64 .609375 15.487 + 1000 304.8 28.9 734 14.2 32.8 210.2
18 .125 3.175 5
8 .625 15.875 1500 457.2 28.3 719 13.9 32.1 209.3
964 .140625 3.572 41
64 .640625 16.272 2000 609.6 27.8 706 13.7 31.5 208.4
532 .15625 3.969 21
32 .65625 16.669 2500 762.0 27.3 694 13.4 31.0 207.4
1164 .171875 4.366 43
64 .671875 17.066 3000 914.4 26.8 681 13.2 30.4 206.5
316 .1875 4.763 11
16 .6875 17.463
3500 1066.8 26.3 668 12.9 29.8 205.6
1364 .203125 5.159 45
64 .703125 17.859
732 .21875 5.556 23
32 .71875 18.256 4000 1219.2 25.8 655 12.7 29.2 204.7
1564 .234375 5.953 47
64 .734375 18.653 4500 1371.6 25.4 645 12.4 28.8 203.8
14 .250 6.350 3
4 .750 19.050 5000 1524.0 24.9 633 12.2 28.2 202.9
1764 .265625 6.747 49
64 .765625 19.447 5500 1676.4 24.4 620 12.0 27.6 201.9
932 .28125 7.144 25
32 .78125 19.844 6000 1828.8 24.0 610 11.8 27.2 201.0
1964 .296875 7.541 51
64 .796875 20.241 6500 1981.2 23.5 597 11.5 26.7 200.1
516 .3125 7.938 13
16 .8125 20.638 7000 2133.6 23.1 587 11.3 26.2 199.2
2164 .328125 8.334 53
64 .828125 21.034 7500 2286.0 22.7 577 11.1 25.7 198.3
1132 .34375 8.731 27
32 .84375 21.431
8000 2438.4 22.2 564 10.9 25.2 197.4
2364 .359375 9.128 55
64 .859375 21.828
38 .375 9.525 7
8 .875 22.225 8500 2590.8 21.8 554 10.7 24.7 196.5
2564 .390625 9.922 57
64 .890625 22.622 9000 2743.2 21.4 544 10.5 24.3 195.5
1332 .40625 10.319 29
32 .90625 23.019 9500 2895.6 21.0 533 10.3 23.8 194.6
2764 .421875 10.716 59
64 .921875 23.416 10000 3048.0 20.6 523 10.1 23.4 193.7
716 .4375 11.113 15
16 .9375 23.813 15000 4572.0 16.9 429 8.3 19.2 184.0
2964 .453125 11.509 61
64 .953125 24.209
1532 .46875 11.906 31
32 .96875 24.606
3164 .484375 12.303 63
64 .984375 25.003
12 .500 12.700 1 1.000 25.400
Head and Pressure Equivalents

1. Feet Head of Water and Equivalent Pressures 2. Pressure and Equivalent Feet Head of Water
To change head in feet to pressure in pounds, multiply by .434 To change pounds pressure to feet head, multiply by 2.3
Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet
PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI PSI
Head Head Head Head Head Head Head Head
1 .43 30 12.99 140 60.63 300 129.93 1 2.31 20 46.18 120 277.07 225 519.51
2 .87 40 17.32 150 64.96 325 140.75 2 4.62 25 57.72 125 288.62 250 577.24
3 1.30 50 21.65 160 69.29 350 151.58 3 6.93 30 69.27 130 300.16 275 643.03
4 1.73 60 25.99 170 73.63 400 173.24 4 9.24 40 92.36 140 323.25 300 692.69
5 2.17 70 30.32 180 77.96 500 216.55 5 11.54 50 115.45 150 346.34 325 750.41
6 2.60 80 34.65 190 82.29 600 259.85 6 13.85 60 138.54 160 369.43 350 808.13
7 3.03 90 38.98 200 86.62 700 303.16 7 16.16 70 161.63 170 392.52 375 865.89
8 3.46 100 43.31 225 97.45 800 346.47 8 18.47 80 184.72 180 415.61 400 922.58
9 3.90 110 47.64 250 108.27 900 389.78 9 20.78 90 207.81 190 438.90 500 1154.48
10 4.33 120 51.97 275 119.10 1000 433.09 10 23.09 100 230.90 200 461.78 1000 2309.00
20 8.66 130 56.30 - - - - 15 34.63 110 253.98 - - - -
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Conversion Charts
English measures unless otherwise designated, are those used in Properties of water it freezes at 32F., and is at its maximum
the United States. density at 39.2F. In the multipliers using the properties of water,
Gallon designates the U.S. gallon. To convert into the Imperial calculations are based on water at 39.2F. in a vacuum, weighing
gallon, multiply the U.S. gallon by 0.83267. Likewise, the word ton 62.427 pounds per cubic foot, or 8.345 pounds per U.S. gallon.
designates a short ton, 2,000 pounds.
Multiply By To Obtain Multiply By To Obtain

Acres 43,560 Square feet Cubic inches 4.329 x 103 Gallons
Acres 4047 Square meters Cubic inches 1.639 x 102 Liters
Acres 1.562 x 103 Square miles Cubic inches 0.03463 Pints (liq.)
Acres 4840 Square yards Cubic inches 0.01732 Quarts (liq.)
Atmospheres 76.0 Cms. of mercury Cubic yards 764,544.86 Cubic centimeters
Atmospheres 29.92 Inches of mercury Cubic yards 27 Cubic feet
Atmospheres 33.90 Feet of water Cubic yards 46,656 Cubic inches
Atmospheres 10,332 Kgs./sq. meter Cubic yards 0.7646 Cubic meters
Atmospheres 14.70 Lbs./sq. inch Cubic yards 202.0 Gallons
Atmospheres 1.058 Tons/sq. ft. Cubic yards 764.5 Liters
Barrels-Oil 42 Gallons-Oil Cubic yards 1616 Pints (liq.)
Barrels-Beer 31 Gallons-Beer Cubic yards 807.9 Quarts (liq.)
Barrels-Whiskey 45 Gallons-Whiskey Cubic yards/min. 0.45 Cubic feet/sec.
Barrels/Day-Oil 0.02917 Gallons/Min-Oil Cubic yards/min. 3.366 Gallons/sec.
Bags or sacks-cement 94 Pounds-cement Cubic yards/min. 12.74 Liters/sec.
Board feet 144 sq. in. x 1 in. Cubic inches Fathoms 6 Feet
B.T.U./min. 12.96 Foot-lbs./sec. Feet 30.48 Centimeters
B.T.U./min. 0.02356 Horsepower Feet 12 Inches
B.T.U./min. 0.01757 Kilowatts Feet 0.3048 Meters
B.T.U./min. 17.57 Watts Feet 1/3 Yards
Centimeters 0.3937 Inches Feet of water 0.0295 Atmospheres
Centimeters 0.01 Meters Feet of water 0.8826 Inches of mercury
Centimeters 10 Millimeters Feet of water 304.8 Kgs./sq. meter
Cubic feet 2.832 x 104 Cubic cms. Feet of water 62.43 Lbs./Sq. ft.
Cubic feet 1728 Cubic inches Feet of water 0.4335 Lbs./sq. inch
Cubic feet 0.02832 Cubic meters Feet/min. 0.5080 Centimeters/sec.
Cubic feet 0.03704 Cubic yards Feet/min. 0.01667 Feet/sec.
Cubic feet 7.48052 Gallons Feet/min. 0.01829 Kilometers/hr.
Cubic feet 28.32 Liters Feet/min. 0.3048 Meters/min.
Cubic feet 59.84 Pints (liq.) Feet/min. 0.01136 Miles/hr.
Cubic feet 29.92 Quarts (liq.) Feet/sec. 30.48 Centimeters/sec.
Cubic feet/min. 472.0 Cubic cms./sec. Feet/sec. 1.097 Kilometers/hr.
Cubic feet/min. 0.1247 Gallons/sec. Feet/sec. 0.5924 Knots
Cubic feet/min. 0.4719 Liters/sec. Feet/sec. 18.29 Meters/min.
Cubic feet/min. 62.43 Lbs. of water/min. Feet/sec. 0.6818 Miles/hr.
Cubic feet/sec. 0.646317 Millions gals./day Feet/sec. 0.01136 Miles/min.
Cubic feet/sec. 448.831 Gallons/min. Feet/sec./sec. 30.48 Cms./sec./sec.
Cubic inches 16.39 Cubic centimeters Feet/sec./sec. 0.3048 Meters/sec./sec.
Cubic inches 5.787 x 104 Cubic feet Foot-pounds 1.286 x 103 British Thermal Units
Cubic inches 1.639 x 105 Cubic meters Foot-pounds 5.050 x 107 Horsepower-hrs.
Cubic inches 2.143 x 105 Cubic yards Foot-pounds 3.240 x 104 Kilogram-calories
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Conversion Charts
Foot-pounds 0.1383 Kilogram-meters Kilograms 1.102 x 103 Tons (short)
Foot-pounds 3.766 x 107 Kilowatt-hours Kilograms 103 Grams
Gallons 3785 Cubic centimeters Kiloliters 103 Liters
Gallons 0.1337 Cubic feet Kilometers 105 Centimeters
Gallons 231 Cubic inches Kilometers 3281 Feet
Gallons 3.785 x 103 Cubic meters Kilometers 103 Meters
Gallons 4.951 x 103 Cubic yards Kilometers 0.6214 Miles
Gallons 3.785 Liters Kilometers 1094 Yards
Gallons 8 Pints (liq.) Kilometers/hr. 27.78 Centimeters/sec.
Gallons 4 Quarts (liq.) Kilometers/hr. 54.68 Feet/min.
Gallons-Imperial 1.20095 U.S. gallons Kilometers/hr. 0.9113 Feet/sec.
Gallons-U.S. 0.83267 Imperial gallons Kilometers/hr. .5399 Knots
Gallons water 8.345 Pounds of water Kilometers/hr. 16.67 Meters/min.
Gallons/min. 2.228 x 103 Cubic feet/sec. Kilowatts 56.907 B.T.U./min.
Gallons/min. 0.06308 Liters/sec. Kilowatts 4.425 x 104 Foot-lbs./min.
Gallons/min. 8.0208 Cu. ft./hr. Kilowatts 737.6 Foot-lbs./sec.
Gallons/min. .2271 Meters3/hr. Kilowatts 1.341 Horsepower
Grains/U.S. gal. 17.118 Parts/million Kilowatts 103 Watts
Grains/U.S. gal. 142.86 Lbs./million gal. Kilowatt-hours 3414.4 B.T.U.
Grains/Imp. gal. 14.254 Parts/million Kilowatt-hours 2.655 x 106 Foot-lbs.
Grams 15.43 Grains Kilowatt-hours 1.341 Horsepower-hrs.
Grams .001 Kilograms Kilowatt-hours 3.671 x 105 Kilogram-meters
Grams 1000 Milligrams Liters 103 Cubic centimeters
Grams 0.03527 Ounces Liters 0.03531 Cubic feet
Grams 2.205 x 103 Pounds Liters 61.02 Cubic inches
Horsepower 42.44 B.T.U./min. Liters 103 Cubic meters
Horsepower 33,000 Foot-lbs./min. Liters 1.308 x 103 Cubic yards
Horsepower 550 Foot-lbs./sec. Liters 0.2642 Gallons
Horsepower 1.014 Horsepower (metric) Liters 2.113 Pints (liq.)
Horsepower 0.7457 Kilowatts Liters 1.057 Quarts (liq.)
Horsepower 745.7 Watts Liters/min. 5.886 x 104 Cubic ft./sec.
Horsepower (boiler) 33,493 B.T.U./hr. Liters/min. 4.403 x 103 Gals./sec.
Horsepower (boiler) 9.809 Kilowatts Lumber Width (in.) x
Horsepower-hours 2546 B.T.U. Thickness (in.) Length (ft.) Board feet
Horsepower-hours 1.98 x 106 Foot-lbs. 12
Horsepower-hours 2.737 x 105 Kilogram-meters Meters 100 Centimeters
Horsepower-hours 0.7457 Kilowatt-hours Meters 3.281 Feet
Inches 2.540 Centimeters Meters 39.37 inches
Inches of mercury 0.03342 Atmospheres Meters 103 Kilometers
Inches of mercury 1.133 Feet of water Meters 103 Millimeters
Inches of mercury 345.3 Kgs./sq. meter Meters 1.094 Yards
Inches of mercury 70.73 Lbs./sq. ft. Miles 1.609 x 105 Centimeters
Inches of mercury (32F) 0.491 Lbs./sq. inch Miles 5280 Feet
Inches of water 0.002458 Atmospheres Miles 1.609 Kilometers
Inches of water 0.07355 Inches of mercury Miles 1760 Yards
Inches of water 25.40 Kgs./sq. meter Miles/hr. 44.70 Centimeters/sec.
Inches of water 0.578 Ounces/sq. inch Miles/hr. 88 Feet/min.
Inches of water 5.202 Lbs. sq. foot Miles/hr. 1.467 Feet/sec.
Inches of water 0.03613 Lbs./sq. inch Miles/hr. 1.609 Kilometers/hr.
Kilograms 2.205 Lbs. Miles/hr. 0.8689 Knots
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Conversion Charts
Miles/hr. 26.82 Meters/min. Square kilometers 247.1 Acres
Miles/min. 2682 Centimeters/sec. Square kilometers 10.76 x 106 Square feet
Miles/min. 88 Feet/sec. Square kilometers 106 Square meters
Miles/min. 1.609 Kilometers/min. Square kilometers 0.3861 Square miles
Miles/min. 60 Miles/hr. Square kilometers 1.196 x 106 Square yards
Ounces 16 Drams Square meters 2.471 x 104 Acres
Ounces 437.5 Grains Square meters 10.76 Square feet
Ounces 0.0625 Pounds Square meters 3.861 x 107 Square miles
Ounces 28.3495 Grams Square meters 1.196 Square yards
Ounces 2.835 x 105 Tons (metric) Square miles 640 Acres
Parts/million 0.0584 Grains/U.S. gal. Square miles 27.88 x 106 Square feet
Parts/million 0.07015 Grains/Imp. gal. Square miles 2.590 Square kilometers
Parts/million 8.345 Lbs./million gal. Square miles 3.098 x 106 Square yards
Pounds 16 Ounces Square yards 2.066 x 104 Acres
Pounds 256 Drams Square yards 9 Square feet
Pounds 7000 Grains Square yards 0.8361 Square meters
Pounds 0.0005 Tons (short) Square yards 3.228 x 107 Square miles
Pounds 453.5924 Grams Temp (C)+273 1 Abs. temp. (C)
Pounds of water 0.01602 Cubic feet Temp. (C)+17.78 1.8 Temp. (F)
Pounds of water 27.68 Cubic inches Temp. (F)+460 1 Abs. temp. (F)
Pounds of water 0.1198 Gallons Temp. (F)-32 5/9 Temp (C)
Pounds of water/min. 2.670 x 104 Cubic ft./sec. Tons (metric) 103 Kilograms
Pounds/cubic foot 0.01602 Grams/cubic cm. Tons (metric) 2205 Pounds
Pounds/cubic foot 16.02 Kgs./cubic meters Tons (short) 2000 Pounds
Pounds/cubic foot 5.787 x 104 Lbs./cubic inch Tons (short) 32,000 Ounces
Pounds/cubic inch 27.68 Grams/cubic cm. Tons (short) 907.1843 Kilograms
Pounds/cubic inch 2.768 x 104 Kgs./cubic meter Tons (short) 0.89287 Tons (long)
Pounds/cubic inch 1728 Lbs./cubic foot Tons (short) 0.90718 Tons (metric)
Pounds/foot 1.488 Kgs./meter Tons of water/24 hrs. 83.333 Pounds water/hr.
Pounds/inch 1152 Grams/cm. Tons of water/24 hrs. 0.16643 Gallons/min.
Pounds/sq. foot 0.01602 Feet of water Tons of water/24 hrs. 1.3349 Cu. ft./hr.
Pounds/sq. foot 4.882 Kgs./sq. meter Watts 0.05686 B.T.U./min.
Pounds/sq. foot 6.944 x 103 Pounds/sq. inch Watts 44.25 Foot-lbs./min.
Pounds/sq. inch 0.06804 Atmospheres Watts 0.7376 Foot-lbs./sec.
PSI 2.307 Feet of water Watts 1.341 x 103 Horsepower
PSI 2.036 Inches of mercury Watts 0.01434 Kg.-calories/min.
PSI 703.1 Kgs./sq. meter Watts 103 Kilowatts
Quarts (dry) 67.20 Cubic inches Watt-hours 3.414 B.T.U.
Quarts (liq.) 57.75 Cubic inches Watt-hours 2655 Foot-lbs.
Square feet 2.296 x 105 Acres Watt-hours 1.341 x 103 Horsepower-hrs.
Square feet 929.0 Square centimeters Watt-hours 0.8604 Kilogram-calories
Square feet 144 Square inches Watt-hours 367.1 Kilogram-meters
Square feet 0.09290 Square meters Watt-hours 103 Kilowatt-hours
Square feet 3.587 x 104 Square miles Yards 91.44 Centimeters
Square feet 1/9 Square yards Yards 3 Feet
1 8.0208 Overflow rate Yards 36 Inches
sq. ft./gal./min. (ft./hr.) Yards 0.9144 Meters
Square inches 6.452 Square centimeters
Square inches 6.944 x 103 Square feet
Square inches 645.2 Square millimeters
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Jet Pumps Typical Installations
SHALLOW TWIN PIPE PACKER

WELL SYSTEM DEEP WELL DEEP WELL
SYSTEM SYSTEM
2-PIPE
PITLESS
ADAPTER
OVER THE WELL AW 42 ADAPTER
Typical Goulds Jet Pump Installations
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4" Submersibles Typical Installations
ABOVE GROUND
INSTALLATION
1. PUMP 2. WARRANTY CERTIFICATE 3. SPLICE KIT 4. TORQUE ARRESTOR

Two or three Goulds optional 5-year Connecter crimps Absorbs thrust of motor
wire models Protection Plan covers and heat-shrink tubing start-ups; keeps pump
available. pump with CentriPro seals wire lead centered in well.
motor against failure due connections to Various types are
to wear, abrasion, corros- electric. available.
ion or even lightning.
5. TORQUE STOPS 6. ELECTRIC CABLE 7. SAFETY ROPE

Spaced at regular Either three-wire or two- Sometimes used to
distances apart in the wire. Selection of support the weight of the
well, to keep wire from proper size wire assures pump and prevents pump
rubbing against the required voltage to from falling to the bottom
side of the wall. motor. of the well.
8. PITLESS ADAPTER 9. WELL CAP OR 10. CONTROL BOX

For underground WELL SEAL Contains components of
connection of well Keeps debris out of well. the motor required with
pipe to horizontal pipe Allows entry into the well. all three-wire
providing a sanitary models.
seal.
11. LIGHTNING ARRESTOR 12. FITTINGS 13. PRESSURE SWITCH

(include stop and waste valve in illustration)
3
Recommended for units Plumbing fittings usually included
over 1 1/2 h.p. Models in typical water system Senses system pressure
up to 1 1/2 h.p. have hook-ups include tank and automatically turns
lightning protection cross tee, boiler drain pump on and off.
built right into the motor. fittings, unions and 1
other necessary items.
14. PRESSURE GAUGE 15. STORAGE TANK 16. PRESSURE RELIEF

Offers water storage for VALVE
fewer lump cycles. Protection against pres-
Indicates system Provides air cushion to sure build-up. Particularly
pressure at all times. operate against. Tank vital where the pump is
should be sized so that capable of producing
draw down is equal to more pressure than the
capacity of pump. working limits of the tank.
Typical Goulds Submersible Pump Installations
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High Capacity Submersible Pumps Typical Installations
Typical High Capacity Submersible Pump Installations
NOTE: Header pipe must be large

enough to get enough water to all
tanks equally.
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Centrifugal Booster Pump Installations

automatic operation
HOUSE WATER MAIN
UNION CHECK MAIN POWER BOX

VALVE
Use flow control or manual valve on
discharge to throttle pump. Must be
sized, or set, to load motor below
max. nameplate amps.
GATE
VALVE GAUGE BALL
VALVE TO SIZE TANK FUSE BOX
PROPERLY OR
UNION MATCH SWITCH
DRAWDOWN OF
TANK TO CAPACITY
OF PUMP.
UNION PRESSURE
SWITCH
CHECK
VALVE
*RELIEF
VALVE
MANUAL operation
HOUSE WATER MAIN * NOTE: Required if system pressure can exceed 100 PSI.
UNION CHECK
VALVE
Use flow control or manual valve on MAIN POWER BOX
discharge to throttle pump. Must be
sized, or set, to load motor below
max. nameplate amps.
GATE PRESSURE
VALVE BALL
GAUGE
VALVE
UNION
PUMP DISCHARGE FUSE BOX
TO SPRINKLERS OR
SWITCH
UNION
CHECK
VALVE
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Jet Booster Pump Installations

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
JET PUMP - SHALLOW WELL OR CONVERTIBLE WITH INJECTOR
HOUSE WATER MAIN
UNION CHECK MAIN POWER BOX

VALVE
Use flow control

or manual valve on
suction to throttle
pump. Must be sized, BALL
or set, to load motor VALVE GAUGE GATE
VALVE TO SIZE TANK FUSE BOX
below max. nameplate
PROPERLY OR
amps. UNION MATCH SWITCH
DRAWDOWN OF
TANK TO CAPACITY
UNION OF PUMP.
CHECK
VALVE
PRESSURE *RELIEF
SWITCH VALVE
* NOTE: Required if system pressure can exceed 100 PSI.
SIZING THE BOOSTER PUMP
Booster system pumps are sized the same as shallow well jet pumps with the exception being, we add the incoming city
pressure to what the pump provides. The required flow is determined by the number of bathrooms or number of fixtures
being used at any given time. City water is supplied under pressure, low incoming pressure is caused by undersized, crushed
or severely corroded pipes or large elevation differences, such as a hill, between the city water line and the house.
Verify the incoming pressure with the water flowing to find the dynamic suction pressure, static pressure is what you see
with no water flowing. Use the dynamic suction pressure to calculate pump performance and selection. The J5S and the high
pressure version, J5SH are very popular as booster pumps. The J5SH is a good choice for booster applications because of
its narrow flow range and higher pressure capability. In the absence of performance data for 0 we use the 5 Total Suction
Lift performance data. Add the incoming dynamic pressure to the pumps discharge pressure to find the total discharge
pressure. Make a chart showing the flow, incoming dynamic pressure, pump discharge pressure and total discharge pressure
for each job. It would look like this if using a J5SH pump with 15 PSI of incoming dynamic pressure:
Flow Rate Pump Discharge Incoming Dynamic Total Discharge

GPM Pressure (PSI) Pressure (PSI) Pressure (PSI)
11.5 20 15 35
11.3 30 15 45
11 40 15 55
7.7 50 15 65
4.8 60 15 75
0 83 15 98
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Pipe Volume and Velocity

storage of water in various size pipes minimum flow to maintain 2ft./sec.
*scouring velocity in various pipes
Volume in Volume in
Pipe Size Pipe Size
Gallons per Foot Gallons per Foot Pipe Size Minimum GPM Pipe Size Minimum GPM
1 .06 6 1.4 1 9 6 180
1 .09 8 2.6 1 13 8 325
2 .16 10 4.07 2 21 10 500
3 .36 12 5.87 3 46 12 700
4 .652 4 80
* Failure to maintain or exceed this velocity will result in clogged pipes.
Based on schedule 40 nominal pipe.
storage of water in various sizes of wells

D2 = Gals. of Storage per Foot
24.5
Where: D = Inside diameter of well casing in inches
Examples:
2" Casing = .16 Gals. per ft. Storage 8" Casing = 2.6 Gals. per ft. Storage
5" Casing = 1.02 Gals. per ft. Storage 14" Casing = 7.99 Gals. per ft. Storage
6" Casing = 1.4 Gals. per ft. Storage 16" Casing = 10.44 Gals. per ft. Storage
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Jet Pump Motor Data and Electrical Components

GOULDS Pumps AND A.O. SMITH MOTOR DATA
GP Service Max. Load Circuit

Where Used A.O. Smith HP Volts Phase Factor Watts
Number Amps Breaker
J04853 J05, HB705 C48J2DB11C3HF 115/230 1 1.6 10.8/5.4 880 25/15
J05853 JL07N, HSJ07, XSH07, HB C48K2DB11A4HH 115/230 1 1.5 14.8/7.4 1280 30/15
J06853 JL10N, HSJ10, SJ10, XSH10, HB C48L2DB11A4HH 1 115/230 1 1.4 16.2/8.1 1440 30/20
J07858 HSJ15, SJ15, HB, XSH15 C48M2DB11A1HH 1 115/230 1 1.3 20.0/10.0 1866 40/20
J08854 HSJ20, HSC20, XSH20 K48N2DB11A2HH 2 115/230 1 1.2 22.6/11.3 2100 25/15
J09853 XSH30, GT30 C56P2U11A3HH 3 230 1 1.15 17.2 3280 30
J04853L J5(S), GB C48A93A06 115/230 1 1.6 10.8/5.4 968 25/15
J05853L J7(S), GB, GT07, (H)SJ07, HSC07 C48A94A06 115/230 1 1.5 14.8/7.4 1336 30/15
J06853L J10(S), GB, GT10, (H)SJ10, HSC10 C48A95A06 1 115/230 1 1.4 16.2/8.1 1592 30/20
J07858L J15(S), GB, GT15, HSJ15, HSC15 C48M2DC11A1 1 115/230 1 1.3 21.4/10.7 1950 40/20
J08854L HSJ20, GB, GT20, HSC20 K48A34A06 2 230 1 1.2 12.9 2100 25
SFJ04853 JB05 S48A90A06 115/230 1 1.6 9.4/4.7 900 20/10
SFJ05853 JB07 C48A77A06 115/230 1 1.5 13.6/6.8 1160 25/15
SFJ06853 JB10 C48A78A06 1 115/230 1 1.4 15.8/7.9 1400 30/20
SFJ04860 JRS5, JRD5, JB05 C48C04A06 115/230 1 1.6 12.6/6.3 990 25/15
SFJ05860 JRS7, JRD7, JB07 C48C05A06 115/230 1 1.5 14.8/7.4 1200 30/15
SFJ06860 JRS10, JRD10, JB10 C48C06A06 1 115/230 1 1.4 16.2/8.1 1400 30/20
Effective July, 1998, 230 V only. Current production motor
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
GP Motor A.O. Smith Motor Overload with Leads Run Capacitor Start Capacitor Switch
Model Motor Model Old Number New Number T.I. Number and MFD MFD Rating
J04853 C48J2DB11C3HF 614246 71 MET38ABN 610807 1: 124/148 629002 2
J05853 C48K2DB11A4HH 614246 20 CET63ABN 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
J06853 C48L2DB11A4HH 614246 9 CET52ABN 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
J07858 C48M2DB11A1HH 614246 79 CET38ABM 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
J08854 K48N2DB11A2HH 611307 29 BRT44ABM 614529 4: 25 610807 1: 124/148 629002 2
J09853 C56P2U11A3HH 611106 22 611106 36 BRB2938 610807 32: 189/227 629002 2
J04853L C48A93A06 614246 98 627121 43 MET39ABN-CL 610807 1:124/148 629002 2
J05853L C48A94A06 614246 20 627121 38 CET63ABN 610807 2:161/192 629002 2
J06853L C48A95A06 614246 9 627121 7 CET52ABN 610807 2:161/192 629002 2
J07858L C48C53A06 611123 21 BRT45ABM 610807 7:189/227 629002 2
J08854L K48A34A06 616861 10 627119 10 CET31ABN 623450 8: 30 610807 33: 64-77 629002 2
SFJ04853 S48A90A06 621863 1 MEJ38ABN N/A 3945C91A01
SFJ05853 C48A77A06 621863 4 CET55ABN 610807 2: 161/192 3945C91A01
SFJ06853 C48A78A06 621863 5 CET49ABN 610807 2: 161/192 3945C91A01
SFJ04860 C48C04A06 614246 67 627121 48 MET36ABN 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
SFJ05860 C48C05A06 614246 20 627121 38 CET63ABN 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
SFJ06860 C48C06A06 614246 9 627121 7 CET52ABN 610807 2: 161/192 629002 2
These new overload part numbers are for use with the new plastic terminal board with the quick change voltage plug.
4 Use this suffix if your motor has the old style brown terminal board without quick change voltage plug.
629002 2 replaces 614234 1, 2, and 6.
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Jet Pump Motor Wiring A.O. Smith Motors

terminal board and voltage change plug
A change has been made Screws with " HP wired 115 V, Lead Channel: A
to use a new terminal drive: The terminal screw HP and up wired 230 V channel adjacent to the
board on the A.O. Smith accepts either a " nut at factory. conduit hole directs wiring
two compartment motor driver or a slotted screw Quick Connect to the top of the board.
models. This terminal driver. Terminals: Each terminal Governor Guard:
board is used on both Line Wire Connection: has provision for " quick An integral backplate
dual voltage and single The space under the screw connect terminals in prevents leads from
voltage motors. will accept #16, #14, addition to the screw. entering the area around
#12, #10, or #8 wire. Molded Plastic Mate- the governor.
features
The rib at the bottom rial: The terminal board is Ground Guard: To
Voltage Plug: Dual edge of the screw allows made from an extremely prevent the bare ground
voltage motors use a the wire to be placed tough white plastic wire from touching the
voltage plug that retains straight into the space material with L1, L2, and live L2 terminal, the
the terminals for the Black under the screw. This rib A markings molded into ground wire must be
and Black Tracer leads. To retains the wire under the the board. placed above this guard.
change voltage, lift the head of the screw and for
black plug and align the #12, #10, or #8 wire it
arrow with the desired voltage changes are made inside the motor
is not necessary to wrap
voltage on terminal board. the wire around the screw. cover not in the pressure switch.
See Figure 1 for an ex-
ample of the dual voltage
connection diagram.
WARNING:
DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE BEFORE CHECKING. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES WITH
POWER ON.
capacitor start induction run single capacitor start induction run single speed
speed (new style after april, 1999) (old style up to april, 1999)
FIGURE 1 YELLOW YELLOW
2
RED RED 1 3 BLACK
MAIN
115 V 230 V
TRACER
PHASE
BLACK L2
TRACER B L2
A BLACK L2
B
L1 230 V 115 V
A A
L1 L2 PURPLE L1 BLACK L1
MAIN
TO WIRE FOR 230 V:

WHITE BLACK TRACER TO B
LINE BLACK TO A
Green (Ground) TO WIRE FOR 115 V:
GRD BLACK TRACER TO A
Black Tracer is a black and white wire BLACK TO L1
Align black plug to 115 V or 230 V arrow.
HP wired 115 V, HP and up wired
230 V at factory.
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Emerson Motor Wiring

115/230 VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS
115 Voltage 230 Voltage To Change motor Voltage:
Black A Black 1 Models without a Switch
Wht./Blk. Tracer 1 Wht./Blk. Tracer B 115V to 230V 230V to 115V
Line 1 2 Line 1 2 Move Wht./Blk. tracer to B Move Blk. to A
Line 2 A Line 2 A Move Blk. to 1 Move Wht./Blk. tracer to 1
(Blue 3) (Blue 3) Models with Voltage Change Switch
Move toggle switch between 115V or 230V.
CONNECTIONS
115 VOLTAGE 230 VOLTAGE
A has 2 male
connectors and
LINE 1 LINE 1
1 screw connector
2 has 2 male
connectors and 2 2
1 screw connector WHT/BLK BLACK
B is a dummy terminal 3 TRACER 3
used to hold the 1 1
Wht./Blk. Tracer for
230V wiring B
B WHT/BLK
TRACER
LINE 2 LINE 2
BLACK
A A
Motor is non-reversible CCW rotation shaft end.

Supply connections, use wires sized on the basis of 60C ampacity and rated minimum 90C.
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Pressure Switch Wiring and Adjustments

Centripro and SQUARE "D" SWITCHES
ADJUSTMENT Adjust in proper sequence:

Differential: adjust 1. CUT-IN: Turn nut down for higher
for cut-out point cut-in pressure, or up for lower
cut-in.
Line 2. CUT-OUT: Turn nut down for higher
L1 cut-out pressure, or up for lower
cut-out.
Load
Grounding CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE, DO
Provisions NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
#8-32 screws ALLOWABLE SYSTEM
Load
PRESSURE. CHECK SWITCH
OPERATION AFTER RESETTING.
Line
L2
Range: adjust
for cut-in point
hubbell (FURNAS) PRO CONTROL switch
MAIN SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Turn clockwise to increase both cut-out
and cut-in pressure. (2 PSI/turn)
DIFFERENTIAL
ADJUSTMENT
LINE LOAD LOAD LINE Turn clockwise to increase
cut-out pressure without
affecting cut-in. (3 PSI/turn)
MOTOR
L1 L2
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Wiring Diagrams AWA501/AWA502

FACTORY WIRED FOR 230 VAC.
FOR 115 VAC POWER SUPPLY, S1
WIRE HOT LEG TO (L1) AND
NEUTRAL TO (L2), JUMP 1
(L2) TO (N). 1T PUMP NO. 1
2
S2
3 HP MAX
L1 1
230 VAC 2T PUMP NO. 2
SINGLE PHASE L2 2
60 HZ
N
GND
1 2 R1
LEAD PUMP ON/OFF
R1
TD A
S1AUX RUN
HAND
S2AUX OFF S2
A
AUTO
5 6
TO CHEMICAL
FEED PUMP RUN
R1
HAND
3 4
LAG PUMP ON/OFF OFF S2
A
AUTO
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Wiring Diagrams Power/Pump Connections: AWA501/AWA502

POWER CONNECTION 230 VOLT POWER CONNECTION AWA501 115 VOLT
AWA501, AWA502 FACTORY WIRED FOR 230 VAC.
FOR 115 VAC POWER SUPPLY,
WIRE HOT LEG TO (L1) AND
L1 L2 N NEUTRAL TO (L2), JUMP
L1 L2 N 1 2 1 2 (L2) TO (N).
1T 2T
FIELD-INSTALLED
JUMPER
PUMP PUMP
NO. 1 NO. 2
INCOMING
SINGLE PHASE
INCOMING POWER
SINGLE PHASE 115 VAC ONLY
POWER
230 VAC ONLY
FIELD CONNECTIONS: AWA501, AWA502

S1-AUX
S2-AUX
OPTIONAL CENTRIPRO CONTROL BOX AND
PUMPSAVER WITH AWA501 AND AWA502 ONLY
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 1 2
1T 2T
LAG PUMP
PUMP PUMP START/STOP
SAVER SAVER PRESSURE SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
LEAD PUMP
START/STOP
PRESSURE SWITCH
SEPARATE
115 VAC
SUPPLY
CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX CHEMICAL FEED PUMP (OPTIONAL)
PUMP PUMP
NO. 1 NO. 2
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Low Yield Well Components

COMPONENTS FOR A LOW YIELD WELL WITH A BOOSTER SYSTEM
Submersible or jet pump to fill atmospheric tank
Storage tank - usually at least a 500 gallon size
Magnetic contactor - makes wiring simple and fast
Normally closed float switch for automatic operation
Booster pump - sub or jet to pressurize water from storage tank
Pressure tank sized for 1 minute minimum pump cycle
Pressure switch
Check valve and gate valve between the open storage tank and jet pump,
or a gate valve between the submersible and pressure tank
INCOMING POWER
IF A 2 WIRE PUMP IS USED SUPPLY
DELETE THE CONTROL BOX
PUMP PUMP MAGNETIC

CONTROL SAVER CONTACTOR
BOX
PRESSURE
STORAGE TANK TANK
NORMALLY P
CLOSED PUM
SWITCH
PRESSURE
WELL TANK
PUMP STORAGE TANK GATE
VALVE
JET PUMP
CHECK
VALVE
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To Prevent a Suction Vortex

Insure that the size and minimum liquid submergence, over the suction inlet, is sufficient to prevent air from
entering suction through a suction vortex. See typical intake piping arrangement in following diagrams.
H min. H min.
D D
H
16
15
14
H = Min. Submergence in feet
13
12
11
10
9
8
3.0D 7
6
min. 5
4
1.5D 3
min. H min. 2
1
D D min.
D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516 V
2 V = Velocity in feet per second =
Quan. (GPM) x 0.321 or GPM x 0.4085
Area (inches)2 D2
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Operation and Maintenance Submersible Pump Check Valves

operation
Check valves are designed to give years of trouble free operation without maintenance when properly installed and in
a properly selected pumping application with regards to flow and maximum system pressures.
construction
Check valve bodies have been constructed to handle the rated system flow and pressures as stated and in addition
support the weight of the submersible pump, pipe and the water in the riser pipe. In addition the valves have been
uniquely designed to absorb some of the hydraulic water shocks associated with well water pumping when the check
valve installation instruction are followed below.
important installation instructions
If the installation instructions are not followed warranty or any warranty claims may be void.
NOTE: On initial system start-up gradual priming of vertical water column is recommended to avoid valve
damage due to water shock.
It is very important to install a check valve properly to help insure a trouble free water system. If the installation
instructions are not followed warranty or any warranty claims may be void. On the back of this page is a diagram of
a typical submersible valve installation (Fig. 1).
A. Pipe flow: When selecting a submersible check valve insure that the valve is sized properly to flows normally
not to exceed 10 feet per second. Higher flow velocities will increase friction losses, hydraulic shocks and the
possibility of destructive water hammer (explained below in more detail) leading to severe system failure.
B. System pressure: It is important to take the total system hydraulics into the calculation and not only the
pumps well setting when selecting valve type and model. In general, valves are pressure rated 400 psi or 920
feet of water pressure. This does not mean that a valve can be set at a well depth of 920 feet. To elevate and
reduce the hydraulic shocks in the riser pipe it is recommended that a check valve be installed every 200 feet in
the riser pipe. See Recommend Check Valve Installation chart below.
C. Prior to installing check valve: Make sure that the check valve is free from defects and that the valves spring-
loaded poppet mechanism is operating freely. Remove any foreign material (IE. PIPE DOPE) from valve seat.
D. Install check valve vertically with arrow pointed up in direction of liquid flow.
E. In submersible pump applications, the first check valve should be installed directly on the discharge head of the
pump or maximum one pipe length (20 feet) above pump.
F. If the pump has a built-in check valve, the second check valve should be installed no more than 25 feet above
the lowest pumping level in the well.
Submersible pump Recommended Check Valve Installation

setting in well
200 feet or less One check valve on pump discharge and one on
200 feet to One check valve on pump discharge and additional
600 feet check valves installed at maximum
200 ft intervals and one at the surface of well.
600 feet to 800 feet One check valve on pump discharge and additional
For deeper settings check valves installed at maximum 200 ft intervals and
contact factory one at the surface of well.
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Operation and Maintenance Submersible Pump Check Valves

water hammer
Water pumped and flowing through a piping system has a certain amount of energy (weight x velocity). If the
pumping is stopped, the water continues to move and its remaining energy must be absorbed in some way. This
absorption of energy can sometimes create undesirable noise and/or damage. This is called water hammer.
Water hammer can destroy piping systems, valves and related equipment. Water hammer varies in intensity
depending on the velocity with which the water is traveling when the pump shuts down. It is very important for
the installer to realize water hammer potential, and he must take this into consideration when sizing the system
and deciding what material the valves should be made from.
It has been proven that for every foot per second of velocity 54 psi of backpressure is created. This means, in a 1"
pipe, a flow of only 10 gpm could create a back pressure of 370 psi or more when the pump shuts down and the
water column reverses. In a 4" pipe, a flow of 350 gpm could create a backpressure of 860 psi. This does not take
in consideration the weight of the water column in the well. Check valves are designed to help lessen the
sometimes-damaging effects of water hammer on piping and related equipment.
Check valve installation instructions provided courtesy of Danfoss Flomatic Corp.
Goulds Pumps, CentriPro and the ITT Engineered Blocks Symbol

are registered trademarks and tradenames of ITT Corporation.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
TTECHWP March, 2008

2008 ITT Corporation
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HydroPro .................................................................... 7 motor data

Actual Inside Diameter in Inches Actual Inside Diameter in Inches

OFFSET JET PUMP PIPE FRICTION

PIPE FRICTION FOR OFFSET JET PUMPS

NOTE: Friction loss is to be added to vertical lift.

Pipe and Plastic Well Casing Manufacturers websites:

Check Valve Manufacturers websites:

Jet and Submersible Pump Selection

yard fixtures farm use

Garden Hose " 3 GPM Horse, Steer 12 Gallons per day

public buildings boiler feed requirements

HydroPro and CentriPro Tank Selection

table 2 pressure factors

55 .50 .43 .36 .29 .22 .14

Gauge When using large standard galvanized tanks, a constant air

Percent of Tank Height

100 90 86.0 87.2 90

Dia. in Length of Cylinder

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals

4c CLOSED SUCTION SUPPLY 4d CLOSED SUCTION SUPPLY

p NPSHA = p (LS + VP + hf)

PB = Barometric pressure, in feet absolute.

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals

40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220

Enclosure Rating Explanation

Determining Water Level

Pipe below the jet, or tail pipe as it is commonly

Determining Flow Rates

An L-shaped measuring square can be used to

D Flow (GPM) = A x D x 1.093 x F Ratio Eff. Area Ratio Eff. Area

discharge rate in gallons per minute/nominal pipe size (ID)

Horizontal Pipe Diameter

Determining Flow Rates

Determining Flow Rates

Terms and Usable Formulas

RULE OF THUMB High Vacuum (22 inches or more)

Terms and Usable Formulas

basic formulaS and symbols

Formulas Approximate Cost of Operating Electric Motors

Terms and Usable Formulas

Temperature conversion Area of a Circle

Laboratory BHP = Head x GPM x Sp. Gr. Where:

Field Efficiency = Water Horsepower Water HP as determined above

Input Horsepower = BHP = 4.826 x K x M x R = 1.732 x E x I x PF

N = Pump Speed, RPM

To illustrate the use of these Equation 4 Q2 = D2 x Q1 FIGURE 1

Calculating impeller trim Point 1 (Known) FIGURE 2

between 2 existing curve lines D2 = Unknown 120 60

Head and Pressure Equivalents

Multiply By To Obtain Multiply By To Obtain

Jet Pumps Typical Installations

SHALLOW TWIN PIPE PACKER

OVER THE WELL AW 42 ADAPTER

Typical Goulds Jet Pump Installations

4" Submersibles Typical Installations

1. PUMP 2. WARRANTY CERTIFICATE 3. SPLICE KIT 4. TORQUE ARRESTOR

5. TORQUE STOPS 6. ELECTRIC CABLE 7. SAFETY ROPE

8. PITLESS ADAPTER 9. WELL CAP OR 10. CONTROL BOX

11. LIGHTNING ARRESTOR 12. FITTINGS 13. PRESSURE SWITCH